I’ll bet you’d like your new home to have a deck. But maybe you’ve had your fill of caring for a wood deck and find the alternative decking materials appealing. The manufacturers, after all, brag that ...

Composite decking is a great choice vs. wood for a variety of reasons. People choose wood plastic composite (WPC) or even plastic lumber (PL) over wood because they want the finished project to resist ...

Remember those plastic grocery bags you took back to the store and stuffed in a bin to be recycled? They could be in your neighbor’s new deck. Several companies are turning recycled plastic grocery ...

Question: We want to build a deck this summer, but now we are confused about what to use: wood or a composite product such as Trex. Any suggestions? Answer: This can be somewhat of a “personal ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

We Australians are known for our outdoor enthusiasm, and our keenness to enjoy the beautiful natural environment, even when we're in the comfort of our own homes. It's the reason why we put so much ...

When Jeremy Erving had a Trex deck constructed along the back of his home, he had no doubt it was worth every penny. "I didn't want to do any maintenance and the material is smoother on your feet. You ...